Jian Gang's suitcase (eight)

  Zuo Dong pushed the cup of coffee in front of Amanda, but she didn't notice it. She had already started retrieving the surveillance video and wasn't paying attention to their discussion about the suitcase, let alone joining in. For Zuo Dong, what Amanda was doing now was more important, as retrieving the footage and finding out why the submarine went missing were closely related. He pulled over a chair and sat down beside her, with one arm casually draped over the back of her chair.

  Jian sat in a chair, staring at the ground, lost in thought, with a solemn expression on his face, as if he was attending a funeral.

  Now the only one who can empathize with Jian Gang's mood seems to be Pang Ning, because she and Jian Gang are so-called insiders, having the same work experience, and should also know the consequences of losing a suitcase. Pang Ning looked at Jian Gang's appearance, actually wanting to comfort him a few words, but she didn't get along with Jian Gang, didn't know how to start, had to give up.

  Fu Anbang weighed the pros and cons, knowing how difficult it was to retrieve Jian Gang's suitcase, but the role of that suitcase was still unclear. Whether the suitcase would be helpful for this mission or if it had anything to do with this mission at all was not clear. Giving up so easily seemed a bit rash.

  The atmosphere in the container seems to be divided into many pieces. Amanda and Zuo Dong's side seem very relaxed, Jian Gang's side is estimated to be a bit oppressive, Fu Anbang's side has a complex atmosphere, and Pang Ning's side seems very calm. Everyone is thinking about their own affairs, quietly experiencing their emotions.

  Jian's inner struggle was invisible to outsiders. He was now caught in a dilemma, hoping to retrieve the suitcase but also aware that it wouldn't be easy. With only five people and each having their own agenda, even if they worked together, there was no guarantee of getting the suitcase back. He had to make a choice for himself: either take a risk and try to retrieve his suitcase in the midst of great difficulties or give up.

  "I must find that suitcase!" Jian Gang said resolutely, as if declaring his unshakeable determination.

  As he sipped his hot coffee, Zuo Dong gave Jian Gang a cold glance and thought to himself: "He really has no idea of his own weight."

  Fu Anbang had been wavering on this matter, his inner scale tilting one way and then the other, with even the slightest external change possibly affecting his decision. At this time, Jian Gang's firmness made Fu Anbang make a final decision to go back for that suitcase.

  "Zuo Dong, look, Jian Gang has already decided to go back for that suitcase. What do you think?" Fu Anbang said, knowing that Zuo Dong was currently very resistant to the idea, and if he forced him to go, it might have the opposite effect. Letting Zuo Dong speak his mind might still make him agree to take care of this matter in the end.

  "Boss, I'm not going! I think going there is equivalent to going to one's death," said Zuo Dong seriously.

  "How can you go and get yourself killed, aren't you very capable?" Jian Gang was a bit angry, and his tone towards Zuo Dong wasn't as polite anymore.

  "I'm going, I can because I know the situation, do you know what's happening in the city now? Now it's possible that police, special agents and Jin Gang people are all looking for us, you may not even see the suitcase before being shot at randomly on the streets!" Zuo Dong was also angry, staring at Zuo Dong, without giving an inch, but what he said wasn't just angry words, it was fact.

  Suddenly, there was a strong smell of gunpowder between Zuo Dong and Jian Gang.

  Fu Anbang didn't want things to get out of hand among his own people, so he calmly said to Zuo Dong: "Zuo Dong, why don't you and Jian Gang go into the city at a suitable time, just to look for the suitcase, and see how things are. If the environment is really bad, we'll come back and give up, what do you think?"

  Fu Anbang's words were a compromise, neither putting Jian Gang in an awkward position nor offending Zuo Dong too much. It was just to try it out, and if it didn't work, they could always come back, without being overly demanding.

  Zuo Dong also felt reasonable after listening, and had a quarrel with Jian Gang here. Jian Gang was not convinced either, letting him truly feel that kind of environment, making him retreat on his own accord, wouldn't that be better?

  "Alright, let's go then and play it by ear," said Zuo Dong.

  Jian Gang also knew when to retreat and took a step back, saying: "Let's do as An Bang said." However, Jian Gang still thought in his heart that he must get the suitcase back.

  Zuo Dong thought that since he had to enter the city, he couldn't just rush in recklessly and needed to prepare. He didn't fight without a plan. Zuo Dong was now more rational than when he saved Amanda. With his head lowered, Zuo Dong thought about some things, some things about entering the city.

  Amanda has already pulled the traffic cam footage and is searching for video of the marina where the yacht was docked. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of traffic cameras in San Marina, so it's taking Amanda some time to find what she's looking for.

  Pang Ning felt like an outsider, neither happy nor unhappy. They all had something to do now, but he didn't have anything to do. After thinking about it, he actually got a little angry with himself.

  Just as Zuo Dong was thinking about the matters related to entering the city, the large screen displaying Jian Gang's suitcase information began to flash red light incessantly, just like the alarm lights on a police car.

  "What's going on here?"

  Amanda immediately dragged the chair, moving her body in front of this large screen, tapping on the keyboard, and soon the screen returned to normal, displaying another picture.

  Amanda glanced at the display and turned to Fu Anbang and others: "You're not going into the city, are you? Then you'd better hurry up."

  Fu Anbang looked puzzled and asked: "What's wrong, why so urgent?"

  Amanda glanced at Jian Gang and Zuo Dong, explaining: "Just now the screen flickered because there was a change in information about Jian Gang's suitcase. After careful examination, I found that a retrieval certificate for that suitcase had been issued by the city police chief. The retrieval certificate stated that tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock, the suitcase would be taken to the international airport in Sanlina City by special agents and ultimately transported to the capital of Xing Tiao Country - Sri Liant District. So, tomorrow is your last deadline to retrieve the suitcase, also the only opportunity."

  Jian Gang didn't think the opportunity would come so soon, and a flame of determination ignited in his heart. But for Zuo Dong, this was not good news. This sudden message disrupted his train of thought, and now there was no time to plan anything, he could only react when the time came. However, there was one thing that Zuo Dong had to make clear to Amanda.

  Fu Anbang did not expect the Star Country agent's action to be so quick, exceeding his imagination. Moreover, this suitcase was actually going to be transported to the capital of Star Country. The capital of Star Country is where the Special Agent Headquarters is located, and it is also the center of Star's technological research. The suitcase being transported there, undoubtedly, is intended to use high-tech means to crack the secrets inside. Having the secrets in the suitcase cracked by Star Country is something that Fu Anbang does not want to see, nor do others.

  Although the matter was imminent, Zuo Dong's thoughts were also in disarray, but he didn't rush and said to Amanda: "Sister, can you enter the surveillance system of the evidence room where the carry-on luggage is stored?"

  Amanda thought for a moment and said, "I can try!" Amanda started tapping away on the keyboard again. Zuo Dong knew she was back in work mode, so he didn't disturb her anymore. He took out his new phone from Fu Anbang and checked the time - it was exactly 10 pm, only 12 hours left before the suitcase would be picked up, time was pressing. Zuo Dong quickly calculated the driving time from here to the city center, roughly an hour and a half, leaving some buffer time, departing at 6 am tomorrow should be suitable.

  Jian had just walked out of the container and also called Anbang over. The two stopped next to a Range Rover closest to the heavy truck. Jian said, "Anbang, I need a car and some weapons."

  Fu Anbang patted the hood of the Land Rover beside him and said, "This car, can't it?"

  Jian Gang nodded in satisfaction. Fu Anbang took Jian Gang to another Range Rover, opened the door and trunk, where various weapons were placed. Jian Gang chose a handgun, micro-submachine gun, hand grenade, tear gas, smoke bomb, and finally picked up a rocket launcher, putting all these things into the previous Range Rover.

  Fu Anbang thought to himself: "I hope they don't use hand grenades and rocket launchers."

  Grenades and rocket launchers are definitely more lethal than handguns and micro-UZIs, if used, this will be the headline news of Sanlirina City, and these people will not escape the fate of being wanted by the whole city.

  Jian Gang's current behavior has signs of making things bigger, which is not what Fu Anbang wants to hear. Fu Anbang thinks it's necessary to remind Jian Gang and says: "Jian Gang, we've been friends for so many years, I understand your eagerness to find the suitcase now, but you'd better not make a big deal out of this, some things can't be forced, you have to act according to your abilities!"

  "I'll take care of this myself and won't drag anyone else into it," Jian Gang said, as if he had made up his mind to die here if he couldn't find the suitcase.

  Fu Anbang was anxious as soon as he heard, grabbed Jian Gang's collar and pressed him against the Land Rover's door, saying breathlessly: "I'm telling you, Jian Gang, I'm in charge here. I won't watch you jump into the fire pit alone. Don't show off your heroism in front of me. Zuo Dong will go with you, and you must guarantee that no matter if the suitcase can be found or not, both of you must come back safely to me!"

  Jian Gang had always thought that Fu Anbang was a mature and steady man, but this time he was really startled. He said with a quiver: "Okay, I'll listen to you." Gone was the grandeur of just now.

  Jian Gang relaxed a bit, and Fu Anbang let go of him, saying: "I'm also doing this for your own good. Although Zuo Dong's words may not be to your liking, he is my most trusted subordinate, and his abilities far exceed what you can imagine. Tomorrow, follow him together, I believe he won't disappoint you."

  Jian Gang adjusted his collar and did not respond to Fu Anbang's words. Zuo Dong's attitude made Jian Gang think that he was unwilling to help him retrieve his suitcase, and if they went together tomorrow, he didn't know if he would drag him down. However, Fu Anbang praised Zuo Dong highly, speaking with such sincerity that Jian Gang had almost no way out, and going with Zuo Dong might increase their chances of winning.